Cashman Park, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 28, 2026 8:09 AM – 8:17 AM
Protocol: Stationary
15 species
Canada Goose 40
Mute Swan 2
Gadwall 2
Mallard 30
American Black Duck 4
Bufflehead 8
Common Goldeneye 15
Red-breasted Merganser 4
Ring-billed Gull 30
American Herring Gull 5
Bald Eagle 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
House Sparrow 10
House Finch 1
Northern Cardinal 2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S305332226
Parker River NWR, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 28, 2026 8:41 AM – 10:33 AM
Protocol: Traveling
3.767 mile(s)
22 species
Canada Goose 39
Mallard 2
American Black Duck 50
White-winged Scoter 4
Black Scoter 10
Mourning Dove 2
American Herring Gull 10
Horned Grebe 1
Northern Harrier 2
Bald Eagle 1
Downy Woodpecker 3
Blue Jay 1
Black-capped Chickadee 6
Red-breasted Nuthatch 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
American Robin 3
House Finch 2
American Tree Sparrow 1
Dark-eyed Junco 5
White-throated Sparrow 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler 5
Northern Cardinal 3
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S305332254
Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Essex, Massachusetts, US
Feb 28, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:59 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.432 mile(s)
26 species
Canada Goose 300
Gadwall 15
American Black Duck 20
Greater Scaup 50
Common Eider 75
White-winged Scoter 45
Long-tailed Duck 2
Bufflehead 4
Common Goldeneye 1
Red-breasted Merganser 5
Mourning Dove 3
Ring-billed Gull 100
American Herring Gull 50
Horned Grebe 3
Common Loon 3
Turkey Vulture 1
Northern Harrier 3
Bald Eagle 4
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Crow 6
Common Raven 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
House Sparrow 2
House Finch 2
American Tree Sparrow 8
Song Sparrow 2
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S305332245
Migration Madness Membership Drive
Win a Free Pair of Binoculars - Migration Madness Membership Drive To celebrate the excitement of spring migration, the Brookline Bird Club has a special offer for any new member joining the club from April
Changes Coming to Mt Auburn Cemetery This Spring
Changes Coming to Mt Auburn Cemetery This Spring Mt. Auburn Cemetery has announced changes to birder access starting this spring. In short, the gates will open every day starting at 6:00 AM but the key
Threats to Federal Bird Science Funding
Threats to Federal Bird Science Funding According to the journal Science, the administration has targeted the Ecosystems Mission Area at the U.S. Geological Survey for elimination in its upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 budget request. The
BBC Global Big Day Count – May 10
BBC Global Big Day Count On May 18, 1974 Bob Stymiest led the BBC trip with the all time largest species count for the club - 162 birds seen during 20 hours across Essex County.
Camp Edwards Grassland Bird Tours
The Massachusetts Army National Guard’s Natural Resource Program is hosting grassland bird tours in May on Camp Edwards. This is an unusual opportunity for avid birders, naturalists and photographers to walk through the Camp Edwards
2025 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards
2025 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards The BBC Conservation and Education Committee is pleased to announce our two annual Bill Drummond Young Birder Scholarship recipients, Sydney Beard of Cambridge and Jonas Johnson of Canaan, CT.
Migration Madness Membership Drive
Win a Free Pair of Binoculars - Migration Madness Membership Drive To celebrate the excitement of spring migration, the Brookline Bird Club has a special offer for any new member joining the club from April
Changes Coming to Mt Auburn Cemetery This Spring
Changes Coming to Mt Auburn Cemetery This Spring Mt. Auburn Cemetery has announced changes to birder access starting this spring. In short, the gates will open every day starting at 6:00 AM but the key
Threats to Federal Bird Science Funding
Threats to Federal Bird Science Funding According to the journal Science, the administration has targeted the Ecosystems Mission Area at the U.S. Geological Survey for elimination in its upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 budget request. The
BBC Global Big Day Count – May 10
BBC Global Big Day Count On May 18, 1974 Bob Stymiest led the BBC trip with the all time largest species count for the club - 162 birds seen during 20 hours across Essex County.
Camp Edwards Grassland Bird Tours
The Massachusetts Army National Guard’s Natural Resource Program is hosting grassland bird tours in May on Camp Edwards. This is an unusual opportunity for avid birders, naturalists and photographers to walk through the Camp Edwards
2025 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards
2025 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards The BBC Conservation and Education Committee is pleased to announce our two annual Bill Drummond Young Birder Scholarship recipients, Sydney Beard of Cambridge and Jonas Johnson of Canaan, CT.
Migration Madness Membership Drive
Win a Free Pair of Binoculars - Migration Madness Membership Drive To celebrate the excitement of spring migration, the Brookline Bird Club has a special offer for any new member joining the club from April
Changes Coming to Mt Auburn Cemetery This Spring
Changes Coming to Mt Auburn Cemetery This Spring Mt. Auburn Cemetery has announced changes to birder access starting this spring. In short, the gates will open every day starting at 6:00 AM but the key
Threats to Federal Bird Science Funding
Threats to Federal Bird Science Funding According to the journal Science, the administration has targeted the Ecosystems Mission Area at the U.S. Geological Survey for elimination in its upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 budget request. The
BBC Global Big Day Count – May 10
BBC Global Big Day Count On May 18, 1974 Bob Stymiest led the BBC trip with the all time largest species count for the club - 162 birds seen during 20 hours across Essex County.
Camp Edwards Grassland Bird Tours
The Massachusetts Army National Guard’s Natural Resource Program is hosting grassland bird tours in May on Camp Edwards. This is an unusual opportunity for avid birders, naturalists and photographers to walk through the Camp Edwards
2025 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards
2025 BBC Teen Birder Scholarship Awards The BBC Conservation and Education Committee is pleased to announce our two annual Bill Drummond Young Birder Scholarship recipients, Sydney Beard of Cambridge and Jonas Johnson of Canaan, CT.
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Upcoming Field Trips
Field Trips / Events
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Vernal Equinox Walk. Leader’s Choice
Leader's ChoiceThe trip leader will monitor recent sightings prior to meeting and select the birdiest spots. Contact leader for details. Call or e-mail no later than 7 PM on March 20.
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Parker River NWR
Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United StatesWe will explore various hot-spots on the refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.
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CANCELLED “Timberdoodles” Kids Walk in Belmont
Cancelled due to schedule conflict. Please check our other woodcock walks and one led by Menotomy Bird club listed on our calendar too. Two that are in the same area are listed below. https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/woodcocks-at-mary-cummings-park-2/ https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/woodcocks-of-rock-meadow/
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Woodcock Watch, Oxbow NWR, Harvard
Harvard - Still River Depot RoadWe will stay until it gets dark to watch for American Woodcock. Come early to enjoy other birds. Rain date Sunday, March 22, same time.
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Arlington Reservoir
Lexington - Arlington Reservoir 210 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA, United StatesVisit Arlington Reservoir and the adjacent Lexington Community Farm to search for late winter lingerers and early migrants. Cosponsored with Menotomy Bird club.